Photostream: Winter Horse Sleigh Race in Mongolia
The Blue Pearl Ice Festival is a unique winter celebration that plays a pivotal role in promoting winter tourism in Mongolia. Held annually on the frozen Khuvsgul Lake, the festival draws a large number of both Mongolian and international visitors. One of its most distinctive highlights is the Horse Sleigh Race, a thrilling spectacle we are pleased to demonstrate through these images.
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The Bank of Mongolia Raises Policy Interest Rate to 12 Percent
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Mongolia made the decision to increase the policy interest rate by two percent during its regular session held on March 6-7, 2025.
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Ambassador of Mongolia to the Republic of Poland Presents Letter of Credence
On March 7, 2025, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Republic of Poland Oyundari Navaan-Yunden presented her Letter of Credence to President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda. 
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President of Mongolia Arrives in the Republic of Poland for a State Visit
At the invitation of President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa arrived in Warsaw, the Republic of Poland, on March 13, 2025, with a State Visit.
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Mongolia and the Republic of Austria to Conclude Social Security Agreement
The third round of expert-level talks on the conclusion of a Social Security Agreement between Mongolia and the Republic of Austria was held on March 11, 2025.
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Javkhlan Bold: Mongolia's Macroeconomic Condition is Stable
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Uchral Nyam-Osor: No Increase in Any Type of Service Fees or Charges
During its regular session on March 12, 2025, the Cabinet of Mongolia discussed scheduled agenda items and made the following decision. 
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Mongolia to Collaborate with China to Boost Exports of Small-to-Medium-Sized Enterprises
Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Communications Baatarkhuu Tsend received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Mongolia Shen Minjuan and other officials on March 12, 2025.
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State Visit by President of Mongolia to the Czech Republic Concludes
The State Visit by President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to the Czech Republic, at the invitation of President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel, concluded on March 12, 2025. 
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President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Meets with Mongolian Students Studying in the Czech Republic
On March 12, 2025, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa met with Mongolian students studying at Czech universities under the “President’s Scholar - 2100” Scholarship Program. 
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President of Mongolia Pays Respect to Czech Geologists Who Discovered the Erdenet Copper-Molybdenum Deposit
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Over 14,000 Mongolians Reside in the Czech Republic
During his State Visit to the Czech Republic, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa visited the Embassy of Mongolia in Prague, the Czech Republic on March
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Presidents of Mongolia and the Czech Republic Attend the Mongolian-Czech Business Forum
At the invitation of President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa is paying a State Visit to the Czech Republic on March 9-12, 2025. On March 11, 2025, the two Heads of State attended the Mongolian-Czech Business Forum in Prague, calling the businesses to embrace close cooperation and investment.
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Secretary General of Mongolian Basketball Association Appointed as a Member of the EASL Advisory Board
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Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia and TRANSCON Sign Memorandum of Understanding
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"Chinggis Khaan" International Exhibition Opens at the Czech National Museum
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Altan-Ochir Earns Bronze Medal at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games
The Mongolian Team competing at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 won its first medal on March 11, 2025. Snowboarder Altan-Ochir Agvaandandar claimed the bronze medal in the giant slalom event, while athlete Enkhzaya Magsarjav took fourth place. The snowboarders will compete in two more events.
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Khaliunbold Erdenebileg: A New Chapter Awaits Me
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Morin Khuur Orchestra Performs "Beautiful Country of Mongolia" Concert at the Prague Castle
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Presidents of Mongolia and the Czech Republic Attend the Mongolian-Czech Business Forum
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa and President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel attended the Mongolian-Czech Business Forum, which commenced on March 11, 2025.
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